Elements of Suspense & Plot

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What are the three main foundations for good suspense?

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Fear, Eerie, Tension

Front

What part of the story introduces the characters and setting?

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Exposition

Front

What is the attitude a writer takes towards their subject matter?

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Tone

Front

What is plot?

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Events that make up a story.

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What part of the story builds up to the climax?

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Rising Action

Front

What is the climax of a story?

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The turning point or most intense moment of the story.

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What part of the story resolves the conflict?

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Resolution

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time and place in which the story occurs.

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What is mood in literature?

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The emotional atmosphere created by the author.

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What is a character in a story?

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An individual who participates in the action of a literary work.